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"I breed as close to the standard as possible.The health, temperament and love of the breed are always at the top of the list."

Kristin Kleeman
Georgetown, KY


Today's Breeder  

A complimentary subscription to Today's Breeder quarterly magazine is one of the benefits of being a Pro Club member. It is a valuable information resource with interviews and features on successful breeding programs; insigts into canine nutrition, health and other related issues; plus answers to specific care and management questions.


Richelieu Maltese breeder-owner-handler Pat Keen-Fernandes is a perfectionist whose picture-perfect Maltese are consistent top winners. Along with founding breeder Judy McQuiston and her husband, Wagner Fernandes, Pat has successfully recreated the Richelieu bloodline. See Richelieu’s Sixth Sense:.

Larry Huffman and his father, Dr. Jack Huffman, have keen eyes for picking out promising pups. Since 1986 they have bred five English Pointers that have become National Field Trial Champions. At their Whippoorwill Farm, they have developed a winning breeding program. See The Whippoorwill Team.

As in humans with diabetes, diabetic dogs are unable to regulate glucose, or blood sugar, due to insufficient insulin production. Genetic researchers hope to discover the gene mutations that cause this common endocrine disease. See Detangling Canine Diabetes.

The breeder of five generations of UKC Dual Champion Treeing Walker Coonhounds, Lisa Hunziker has come a long way in 18 years. While battling breast cancer, she won the UKC World Championship, and then went on to win two all-breed Bests in Show. See The Red Eagle Lady’s Touch.

Breeders of multiple generations of top-winning champions know what it takes to produce outstanding show dogs. They have faced challenges and persevered. They have learned to be objective and not afraid to get others’ opinions. Master breeders share their knowledge about breeding champions. See The Master Breeders.

A puppy’s first weeks of life play a major role in the development of the mature dog. Giving puppies the best possible start provides a solid, confident base for future endeavors. See Giving Puppies a Good Start .

The Purina Parent Club Partnership Program has steadily grown since its beginning in 2002. The PPCP Program is instrumental in helping parent clubs earn funding for research, education or rescue. See Purina Partners with Parent Clubs.

In the sport of coonhound nite hunts one award stands out as more demanding than any of the others. Akin to running a marathon, it is the Purina Award for the Outstanding Nite Hunt Coonhound. Likewise, the Purina Award for the Outstanding Bench Show Coonhound is a highly competitive yearlong competition. See Purina's Marathon Coonhound Awards.

Most professional handlers describe their early years learning how to care, condition and present show dogs as arduous. Many days are spent on the road, involving hard work caring for multiple dogs. See Mastering Professional Dog Handling.


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